Are Combat Helicopters OK?

[master9147]

Is helicopter technology appropriate for the setting because I have an idea for a advanced futuristic combat helicopter and most of the star armies seems to be lacking weapons for deep strike missions and close air support.

 

[Luca]

Usually you can get a shuttle fitted with some good weapons to do the job, so helicopters wouldn't be seen.
High-end Power armours work fine too.

 

[master9147]

I'll take that as a no then, Oh well.

 

[Wes]

Nepleslians recently used helicopters, I know.

 

[Legix]

Helicoptors in this sort of setting, I would imagine, would be best-used by early nations that might not have VTOL-friendly technology/atmosphere 3D-operating craft. I can imagine most of them get their blades replaced with VTOL engines, though, since they could gain more engine power utilizing future-tech to more or less match the efficiency of a bladed-chopper.

I guess it might be a good subject, though, to find out how viable heliflopters are still in comparison to these crafts and if Nepleslia even fields them. I'll do some digging on the Nepleslia front.